tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post4928980788148475289..comments2024-03-28T09:44:47.093+00:00Comments on Ambush Predator: Perpetual Motion…JuliaMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07844126589712842477noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-17850542888218696752010-11-01T05:45:32.830+00:002010-11-01T05:45:32.830+00:00"They're predators, and need to be extirp...<i>"They're predators, and need to be extirpated. I would quite literally have cable-thieving pikeys shot by the side of the road..."</i><br /><br />There'd be a rush for the job, especially down here!JuliaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844126589712842477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-68463154854118037452010-11-01T04:05:07.134+00:002010-11-01T04:05:07.134+00:00Cable thieves are modern day pirates and should di...Cable thieves are modern day pirates and should die by firing squad, should they evade earthing themselves between 22 kV and earth. Absolutely zero tolerance. Apart from anything, the cable thieves tend to have a broad-spectrum effect on infrastructure, because while stealing copper there's a good chance they'll disrupt fibre and gas lines too, and that can kill people really easily. They're predators, and need to be extirpated. I would quite literally have cable-thieving pikeys shot by the side of the road, just like you'd call in Rentokil if there were rats eating the wiring in your house.David Gilliesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-55910706645309083282010-10-30T06:08:56.529+01:002010-10-30T06:08:56.529+01:00"I was quite grateful that I was working from...<i>"I was quite grateful that I was working from home yesterday..."</i> <br /><br />You were indeed very fortunate!<br /><br /><i>"This is third world-type thieving."</i> <br /><br />Indeed. I remember reading in an old African hunting book about the first telegraph in Kenya being constantly raided by the local tribesmen for the copper wire. They made snares and bangles out of it!<br /><br /><i>"I guess it is a way of removing certain lowlifes from the gene pool."</i> <br /><br />Clearly, natural selection isn't working as fast as it should do!<br /><br /><i>"..."TransPennine Express apologises to travellers for delays as a result of travellers."..."</i><br /><br />Yes, all indications do indeed point to those stationary 'travellers' for this one...JuliaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844126589712842477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-25947550600675320872010-10-29T15:05:26.269+01:002010-10-29T15:05:26.269+01:00"TransPennine Express apologises to traveller..."TransPennine Express apologises to travellers for delays as a result of travellers."MTGnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-88866998814431153022010-10-29T13:13:56.617+01:002010-10-29T13:13:56.617+01:00I once knew someone who worked for the electricker...I once knew someone who worked for the electrickery industry. Occasionally they would find a scorched skeleton down a manhole with the remains of cutting equipment in their bony hand (and I presume a surprised look on the skull's face.)<br /><br />I guess it is a way of removing certain lowlifes from the gene pool.Sparksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-50561417028072908892010-10-29T12:59:53.298+01:002010-10-29T12:59:53.298+01:00"Raised earth policy" - Well if they rai..."Raised earth policy" - Well if they raise the earth conductor and put it really close to the live one (25,000v), it would greatly increase the chances of the thieving scum completing the circuit!!<br /><br />Sorry - just trying to be a technical smart-arse there....microdavenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-40938927333701759702010-10-29T11:18:50.434+01:002010-10-29T11:18:50.434+01:00Raised earth policy
You need a mole for that kind...<i>Raised earth policy</i><br /><br />You need a mole for that kind of op, don't you?<br /><br />Unlike for a razed earth policy...Mick Turatianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533201193634948442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-36938122576042825762010-10-29T09:43:16.573+01:002010-10-29T09:43:16.573+01:00This is third world-type thieving. In the old day...This is third world-type thieving. In the old days (argh!)there was always an arrangement on site as we closed down with a scrappy. The bung went into a kitty for drinks on the last day. The scrappy would have a raised earth policy, so everyone got their kit away, before his guys came in and took all the trash. Worked all round. Now they are nicking the infrastructure itself - how long before they go whole hog and start demanding protection?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-627081175329856970.post-72507162639451911462010-10-29T08:52:10.746+01:002010-10-29T08:52:10.746+01:00I was quite grateful that I was working from home ...I was quite grateful that I was working from home yesterday rather than having to deal with the aftermath of the theft but as I've experienced my of delays due to problems on c2c you have my sympathy.<br /><br />I do agree though that it would have been some consolation if the bastards had fried.Clarissahttp://www.clarissadarling.me.uk/noreply@blogger.com